Sue Johnston and Paul Ready to star in Diane Morgan's new BBC One sitcom 'Ann Droid'

It's set in 2029 and sees Diane star as a social humanoid robot.

Following the announcement back in May, that Diane Morgan has co-written with Sarah Kendall, and will star in new BBC One sitcom Ann Droid (working title), it has today been revealed that Sue Johnston and Paul Ready will join the cast as filming begins.

Diane Morgan stars as a social humanoid robot, created to keep elderly people company and monitor their health.

The six-part series takes place in 2029. Sue’s husband David passed away 18 months ago and her only son, Michael, played by Paul Ready, is moving out, again, to try and fix his marriage, again. But the good news is he’s got Sue, played by Sue Johnston, a surprise to help her live independently, a care provider with a difference.

The latest D500 social humanoid eldercare robot. Created to keep the ageing population company and monitor their health, taking the pressure off the ever-stretched NHS.

It’s Sue’s worst nightmare. An overly attentive, socially inept pain in the arse. But she soon works out she can use the droid to her benefit in settling scores and doing the things her son never gets round to. What develops is a buddy comedy between an older woman and her robot who isn’t quite as advanced socially as she is technically.

On starring in Ann Droid, Sue Johnston said "I’m thrilled to be back in the heart of BBC comedy, Diane and Sarah have created a comedy that will resonate with lots of different audiences, for different reasons and I cannot wait to get started."

To which Paul Ready added "I don’t know much, but I do know that if you get a chance to work with Diane Morgan, you take it. Immediately! Can’t wait to be reunited and bring Michael to life in her brilliant comic series."

Made by Boffola Pictures and Witchcraft Industries and written by Diane Morgan and Sarah Kendall, Ann Droid will be produced by Pippa Brown and executive produced by Shane Allen, Diane Morgan and Pippa Brown.

Ann Droid will air on BBC One